Tag "Islamic State"
Why the Kurdish referendum is part of Barzani’s wider strategy
Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq, with 92.7 percent of voters casting their vote in favour of Kurdistan’s independence.
Referendum in Kurdistan: A risky gamble in a volatile region
Nearly 93% of eligible voters in Kurdistan have cast their ballot in favour of independence. Although technically the referendum is non-binding, it does represent a new and potentially dangerous phase
The slow recovery of Libya’s oil industry
While forecasts suggest that production could reach 1.25 million barrels per day by the end of the year, several factors could affect the revival of the oil industry.
Algeria’s battle against terror
The Islamic State in Algeria has faced a pushback as the local authorities are no strangers to counterterrorism.
After Mosul: the terrorist threat in Europe
After its military set backs, the Islamic State will continue to constitute a major terrorist threat in Western Europe in the foreseeable future.
Why can’t Theresa May get it right on counter-terrorism?
Following a string of deadly terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Theresa May is pressed to formulate a coherent counter-terrorist policy aimed at preventing future violent acts while preserving civil liberties.
New Indonesian counter-terrorism measures deserve scrutiny
New counter-terrorism measures in Indonesia may lead to broader risks as the radical Islamist threat expands in the region.
Why the Qatari-Arab tension may remain despite possible settlements
On the 6th of June, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE announced in a coordinated move to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
Why do terrorist attacks succeed?
Understanding why terrorist attacks succeed is essential in setting up long-term policies aimed at eradicating the Sunni extremist threat.
After IS, Iraq looks to Jordan
In anticipation of the collapse of the Islamic State, Iraq is looking to Jordan as a source of renewed trade and opportunities for Anbar province.
